I will do my best to help you learn to create wonderful sounds from whatever kind of percussion!
About Me
-Started playing drums in 5th grade
-Private lessons for drums at 6th grade
-Won a scholarship at the Chicago College of Music
-Won a scholarship and graduated with a Bachelor's of Music from Milliken University
-Received a Teacher's Assistantship and graduated with a Master's of Music from the University of New Mexico
-Played in a lot of different kinds of bands and small and large ensembles
I love playing a lot of different instruments. Experiencing what kinds of sound you can create with your instrument. Its all about the sound. I will do my best to help you understand how to create wonderful sounds from whatever kind of percussion instrument you choose to play.
Lesson Details
Learning to read music
Learning to write music
Understanding rhythm
Coordination between different limbs
Proper technique for holding sticks
Aaron has been a Chicago private music instructor for TakeLessons since 2008. Aaron is a certified local music teacher.
Subjects Taught
Drums, Piano, Music Theory, Percussion
My Specialties
Percussion, Beginning Drum set, Beginning Piano, Music Theory, Music History marimba, vibes, congas, Latin instruments, African instruments, small percussion, drum set
My Education
Hazelwood East - college prep - 1991-1995
College of Music - music - 1995-1997
Milliken - music - 1997-1999
University of New Mexico - music - 1999-2002
Student Feedback for Aaron L.
Average Rating (4 Reviews)
Aaron makes lesions fun.
– Allen Z. August 31, 2010
Great lesson, thanks!
– Dan K. October 01, 2009
very patient with children, time just flys with him and they enjoy their lessons immensely!
– Zoraida S. October 02, 2008
Parent
Aaron has been very patient with my son, I believe in the long run my son will succeed because of Aarons teaching methods.
Ana A.
How It Works
Lessons are paid for in advance and purchased through our monthly or quarterly plans. All plans come with our 100% Money Back Guarantee. We accept payment via credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover), debit card or electronic check.
Monthly Plan
Schedule and pay for lessons on a month to month basis. Lessons are paid
for and scheduled on the 25th of every month.
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Quarterly Plan
Purchase 12 lessons upfront and receive your 13th lesson for free. Over
the course of a year, you receive a month of free lessons!
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How To Sign Up
Review the TakeLessons teachers in your area. Find the teacher you like the best and either book online or call/email a TakeLessons Student Counselor to book your lessons. You will then choose a day and time that works best for you, select your lesson package and pay via credit or debit card to book your lessons.
After you have booked your lessons, your instructor will contact you within 1-2 days. This gives the instructor a chance to introduce him or herself, and make sure everything is set for your first lesson.
Book Your LessonPricing
Lesson rates vary depending on the length of the lesson (we offer 30, 45, 60, and 90 minute lessons), and the actual location of the lesson (we offer lessons in your home or our teacher's studio). Lessons are paid for in advance by Visa, Mastercard or Discover. Sorry, no cash.
Please call 877-231-8505 for details.
